Are you passionate about shaping the future of youth workforce development? Now’s your chance to share your expertise, innovations, and impactful strategies with peers from across the country!
NAWDP is now accepting session proposals for the 26th Annual Youth Symposium, taking place November 17–19, 2025, in vibrant New Orleans. This year’s agenda will be built around six dynamic learning tracks designed to spark insight, elevate practice, and inspire action:
Rethinking Program Design and Innovation
Highlight bold, emerging models that challenge the status quo and create replicable impact.
Elevating Visionary Leadership
Share tools and strategies to help leaders at every level shape inclusive cultures and drive change.
Transformative Career Coaching
Explore career coaching techniques that build confidence, empowerment, and clear career direction.
Serving Priority Populations
Present inclusive approaches that remove barriers and increase access for marginalized youth.
Bridging Education, Careers, and Industry
Demonstrate how to build strong pathways and meaningful partnerships that connect learning to opportunity.
Preparing Gen Z and Gen Alpha for the Future of Work
Offer insights on engaging emerging generations with the skills and mindset needed for tomorrow’s workforce.
If you’re driving real results in these areas, we want to hear from you!
Submit your proposal today and help shape one of the nation’s most impactful events for youth workforce professionals: https://www.nawdp.org/page/YouthSymposiumAgenda
Deadline to submit: July 20, 2025
